The Wheeler, Harold 1877- creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Story of Wellington" by Harold Wheeler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the life and military career of Arthur Wellesley, who would become known as the Duke of Wellington, renowned for his victories against Napoleon. The narrative provides insight into Wellington's character, leadership style, and pivotal battles, situating him within the broader context of his contemporaries, particularly Napoleon and Nelson. The opening of the book details the early life of the Duke, characterized by an uncertain youth where he was regarded as the "fool of the family" due to his perceived lack of talent and ambition. It contrasts the political climate of the time, including events in America and France, with Wellington's development. The chapter discusses his family background, schooling, and early military career, highlighting the challenges and initial setbacks he faced before embarking on his journey to becoming one of Britain's greatest military leaders. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Wellington's pivotal role in military history, elucidating his journey from obscurity to prominence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-11-11 Produced by Shaun Pinder, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Generals -- Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50434 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50434 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134147.0 50434